Chapter 692: Chapter 408: Pyrophobia from Insufficient Firepower, Splendor Emerges in the Maze-like Sea

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Amidst the continuous sounds of arrows piercing the air, each crossbow arrow hit the bullseye with unmatched precision, and the force was so great that it soon shattered the target made of solid wood.

"Ten arrows, all on target!" someone exclaimed in disbelief after inspecting the results.

You should know that this distance is at least four hundred meters.

In the past, with those hard crossbows, this would have been nearly the maximum range.

Yet, the newly produced crossbows easily achieved this.

This performance surprised Qin Jianji, Shen Yunshen, and others who had arrived later.

"Is this the power of the new product from the Mechanical Sect? It seems your investment was worthwhile," Qin Jianji remarked.

Zhao Ya was also quite amazed.

He originally thought this would just be a minor upgrade, but it turned out to be a major advancement.

Whether in precision or power, both had improved by more than fifty percent compared to the previous crossbow arrows.

Shen Yunshen, however, wasn’t concerned about these details. He looked at Zhao Ya meaningfully and couldn’t help but say, "I’m really curious, what exactly is in the Wuyang Sea that makes you so wary, Ya?"

"The previous crossbow team equipment was already luxurious enough, and yet you still felt it was insufficient and brought in so many more crossbows."

Zhao Ya smiled at the remark, "It’s not really about being overly cautious; I just felt that the existing firepower was somewhat lacking."

Zhao Ya, in this regard, was just like a certain great nation, suffering from a severe fear of insufficient firepower.

"So is it enough now?" Shen Yunshen asked.

"It’s barely enough for now. Of course, if we could have a thousand more of these crossbows, that would be even better," Zhao Ya said.

Shen Yunshen and Qin Jianji exchanged glances, both left somewhat speechless.

Once this batch of new crossbows was distributed, the crossbow team members were naturally inspired, each person caressing their new partners with great fondness.

Zhao Ya had no high-minded rhetoric, announcing just two things.

First, for everyone to intensively practice and quickly adapt to the new weapon’s performance.

Second, to prepare for any situation that could arise at any time.

Hearing the two things Zhao Ya mentioned, everyone’s spirits lifted.

One bold person even directly asked, "Temple Master, are we going to war?"

"Yes, that’s indeed a possibility!"

"Alright, rest assured, if anyone dares to come make trouble at our Azure Dragon Temple, I guarantee my crossbow arrow will teach them a lesson," this person immediately responded.

His words drew a chorus of echoes.

"Exactly, with this new weapon, I don’t believe there’s anyone who can stand against our Azure Dragon Temple."

"Bring it on, I’ve been itching for it for a long time!"

The crossbow team members chuckled and said, each filled with vibrant fighting spirit.

Zhao Ya merely smiled lightly at this, "Don’t rush, if something really happens, it should be within these few days. That’s why I want you all to be prepared."

"Rest assured, Temple Master, we’ll complete the mission!"

Amidst a chorus of assurances, Zhao Ya turned and left.

Back at the Library in the front mountain, Guo Luming was also looking at Zhao Ya with a serious expression.

"Are you certain something will happen in Wuyang Sea in these next few days?"

"According to the information from Kong Xiangdong, this year’s Wuyang Sea is obviously unusual. It’s not only unusually warm, but the polar night hasn’t even arrived yet, and winter is just a few days away. I don’t believe that at this point of the season, Wuyang Sea can still maintain its current state."

"So if something happens, it’s going to be these few days!" Zhao Ya shared his speculation.

Guo Luming also understood Zhao Ya’s concerns, so he pondered silently, until after a long time he finally spoke.

"What kind of situation do you think might occur then?"

Zhao Ya shook his head, "No one can say, it could be nothing, or it could be something beyond the imagination and understanding of ordinary people."

"But whatever it is, we must be fully prepared."

By the Wuyang Sea.

With the arrival of a new day, the faint morning light on the eastern horizon dispelled all doubts of the Sea Gatherers.

As the tide receded, the seabed and beach were densely covered with all sorts of sea goods.

No urging was necessary, and without any notion of order of arrival, all the Sea Gatherers swarmed onto the seabed, frantically collecting items.

In their eyes, these were not just sea goods; they were clearly ingots of gold!

Liu Shiyi and his men were no exception. Although they were not superior in numbers, through unity, they firmly occupied a corner of the seabed, thus reaping a substantial harvest.

Not until the tide was about to rise did they reluctantly return to the shore. Upon tallying their harvest, everyone was beaming with joy, and the previous desolation from being driven out of Kong Xiangdong’s team had completely vanished.

"Brother, we’re rich! At this rate, in three to five days, we’ll have earned enough for a year’s expenses!" someone jubilantly reported to Liu Shiyi.

Liu Shiyi also let out a long breath.

This substantial harvest not only greatly encouraged the group but also helped him solidly establish his footing.

Previously, though these people left Kong Xiangdong’s camp with him, there were inevitably various complaints in their hearts.

But now all such grievances had dissipated.

Liu Shiyi laughed heartily, "Alright, everyone has worked hard. Once we return, we must drink until we’re satisfied!"

His followers responded in a roar, then excitedly returned to their own camp.